protéger

Definitions of protéger
  1. verb
    be a regular customer or client of
    synonyms: patronner
    continuer
    continue uninterrupted
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    type of:
    élever
    help develop, help grow
  2. verb
    protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
  3. verb
    use tariffs to favor domestic industry
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    type of:
    assister, seconder
    act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
  4. verb
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
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    couvrir
    hold within range of an aimed firearm
    garder
    watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
    défendre
    protect against a challenge or attack
    clôturer, entourer de murs, palissader
    surround with a wall in order to fortify
    sauver
    make safe
    couvrir
    protect or defend (a position in a game)
    garder, préserver
    maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
    type of:
    défendre
    be on the defensive; act against an attack
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